Quintessentially from Pune, Misal is a curry of cooked lentils which is topped with raw chopped onions and tomatoes, farsan, pohe and batata bhaji (boiled and spiced mash potatoes). It is extremely popular as a street food and is served with pav and lemon wedges.

It is a dish made with sago pearls, spiced with chillies and seasoned with roasted peanuts and fresh coconut. Not only is it a popular Maharashtrian breakfast option, women also consume on the days they are fasting.

This Kolhapuri dish literally translated, it means ‘white gravy’. It is a non-vegetarian dish that includes mutton, mainly sheep, lamb or goat, chicken or a type of seafood. It is mildly spiced and is finger-licking delicious.

A sweet preparation, puran poli is a paratha but with a sweet filling that is made of jiggery, ghee, yellow gram, plain flour and cardamom powder. It is a popular dish during festivals and special occasions.

Pohe is flattened rice that can be made in a number of preparations, including the use of onions and potatoes. It is then garnished with coriander, sev, peanuts and/or coconut. Combine Pohe with a steaming cup of tea for a simple yet tasty breakfast.

Spiced potatoes that are mashed and rolled up into balls, which are then dipped in gram flour batter which creates a delicious and crispy coating when deep fried. Eat it with pav and chillies, it creates your iconic vada pav.